Oregon Natural Desert Association

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Speak up for Oregon’s high desert.

Every one of us must be an advocate for the lands and wildlife we love or risk losing them forever. Take action today to help protect Oregon’s high desert for the future!

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Scott Bowler, Portland-based ONDA member

Scott Bowler, Portland-based ONDA member

“The desert speaks for itself, but very softly. I support ONDA to promote and enable discovery of the amazing beauty and recreational opportunities of the high desert by much broader groups of people; and most especially to protect forever the full and diverse landscape of the Owyhee Canyonlands, a place without parallel or equal in our country.”

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Sarah Graham, Sage Society Member

Sarah Graham, Sage Society Member

“I contribute to ONDA monthly because it adds up to a larger annual gift than what I’d be able to comfortably afford if I were to do a simple one-time donation annually. I’m able to give more to ONDA this way and have greater impact which is important to me, and my dog Polly.”

The Bureau of Land Management is considering increasing the use of fuel breaks, concentrated grazing and widespread juniper cutting to try to reduce wildfire in the high desert across a six state region. The risk of impacts from these activities far outweigh possible benefits. Tell the BLM not to fragment important habitat with unproven...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is amending its Resource Management Plan (RMP) in the Owyhee Canyonlands region. The amendment process will make important decisions that impact how this eastern Oregon treasure is managed for the next several decades. At the heart of the plan is public participation, take action now to ensure public...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is amending its Resource Management Plan (RMP) in the Greater Hart-Sheldon Region. The amendment process will make important decisions that impact how this eastern Oregon treasure is managed for the next several decades. At the heart of the plan is public participation, take action now to ensure public...

The Trump administration has clearly demonstrated that its priority is resource development and extraction at the expense of wildlife habitat and public lands. One clear example is the Department of the Interior’s continuing effort to dismantle the BLM sage-grouse plans that resulted from years of stakeholder input and scientific study. Revising these plans will hurt...

Your voice is needed to fight back against the largest attack on protected areas in U.S. history. President Donald Trump has dismantled the spectacular Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in southern Utah, ignoring millions of Americans who have spoken up for our public lands. Oregon’s beloved Cascade-Siskiyou has already been made a...

Whychus Creek and the Middle Deschutes River are incredibly popular recreation destinations. Thousands of visitors enjoying fishing, hiking and exploring in the canyons each year, fueling Central Oregon’s recreation and tourism economy. Ask your leaders in Congress to help permanently protect Whychus-Deschutes to ensure this spectacular place remains wild for future generations. Please edit...

Every one of us must be an advocate for the lands and wildlife we love or risk losing them forever. Take action today to help protect Oregon’s high desert for the future! Please edit this suggested letter content and subject to reflect your personal feelings or experiences on public lands.